More than 30 Red Cross Los Angeles Region volunteers and staff responded to eight fires — including several fires caused by a serial arsonist — over the long, New Year’s weekend.
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New Year’s Weekend — No Time Off for Red Cross Responders
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012Stand By Your Pan…And Other Holiday Safety Tips
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Follow some simple entertaining and hosting tips this holiday season to keep your family and friends safe for the new year.
Yes, Virginia, There Really Is a Santa Claus — in the Shape of a Red Cross Volunteer
Friday, December 16th, 2011Red Cross volunteer John Luong went the extra mile to be an early Santa for an elderly visitor to a Pasadena shelter, following the recent devastating wind-storm.
Red Cross and United Rockers 4U Join Forces for Benefit Concert at Hard Rock Cafe
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011Band Members Eddie Money, Bobby Kimball (Toto), Jimi Jamison (Survivor), Don Dokken (Dokken), Terry Ilous (Great White/XYZ), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne/Quiet Riot/Whitesnake), Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group/Survivor) and more are coming together on Dec. 15 for a benefit concert at the Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. to benefit the Red Cross.
Send Holiday Cards for Armed Forces Members by Dec. 9
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011The deadline for submitting holiday cards to the Red Cross for distribution to men and women of the Armed Services is Dec. 9. Red Cross volunteers needed to sort holiday cards on Friday, Dec. 9.
Powerful Winds Cause Pasadena Apt. Evacuation, Red Cross Opens Disaster Shelter
Thursday, December 1st, 2011Twenty-five elderly, displaced residents from a red-tagged building in Pasadena spent the night of Dec. 1 at a Red Cross shelter at Robinson Park Recreation Center. The Red Cross continues to provide meals and comfort. Bilingual Red Cross volunteers are assisting the Mandarin and Spanish speaking evacuees.
Educators Explore International Rules Governing War; Register Now for Dec. 9 International Course
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Nearly 20 people participated in an Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) workshop Nov. 19. The International Committee of the Red Cross curriculum is a free resource for educators to help students understand the rules governing war. The next International Services class, which is open to the public, is Dec. 9.
Red Cross L.A. Region Receives $1 Million Gift for Disaster Preparedness
Monday, November 7th, 2011A $1 million donation from the estate of George Toyne Ruby is the lead gift for the Red Cross L.A. Region’s Prepare LA Campaign.
David Spade, Local Businesses Honored at Heroes Breakfast
Monday, October 31st, 2011Actor David Spade, L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry and three local businesses were honored Nov. 17 at the second annual Red Cross L.A. Region Heroes Breakfast at the California Club.
Providing Support to Homeless Veterans with “a Hand Up…not a Hand Down”
Monday, October 31st, 2011The Red Cross participated in the San Gabriel Valley’s first “Stand Down,” an event organized to provide aid to homeless veterans.
